Energy Storage
Energy Storage
World Scientific | English | 2017 | ISBN-10: 9813208953 | 320 pages | PDF | 14.39 mb
World Scientific | English | 2017 | ISBN-10: 9813208953 | 320 pages | PDF | 14.39 mb
by Gerard M Crawley (Author)
Energy Storage offers a comprehensive look at the possible approaches to energy storage, which are relevant to various situations; from smoothing demand in electrical energy production, applications of energy storage, to transportation. The book covers a variety of approaches to the storage of energy. Beginning with a discussion of the critical importance of energy storage, the book discusses various possible storage options including hydro storage, compressed air energy storage, and electrical and chemical storage in batteries, capacitors and fuel cells. There is also a chapter on the mechanical storage of energy with flywheels using advanced materials. The various applications to power production and transportation are also included. The expertise and active involvement of the authors of the various chapters ensures that the information is reliable, current, and forward looking.